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- [awr-deyn]
- /ɔrˈdeɪn/
- /ɔːˈdeɪn/
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- [awr-deyn]
- /ɔrˈdeɪn/
Definitions of ordain word
- verb with object ordain to invest with ministerial or sacerdotal functions; confer holy orders upon. 1
- verb with object ordain to enact or establish by law, edict, etc.: to ordain a new type of government. 1
- verb with object ordain to decree; give orders for: He ordained that the restrictions were to be lifted. 1
- verb with object ordain (of God, fate, etc.) to destine or predestine: Fate had ordained the meeting. 1
- verb without object ordain to order or command: Thus do the gods ordain. 1
- verb without object ordain to select for or appoint to an office. 1
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Origin of ordain
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English ordeinen < Old French ordener < Latin ordināre to order, arrange, appoint. See ordination
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Parts of speech for Ordain
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ordain popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ordain
verb ordain
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
- decree — A decree is an official order or decision, especially one made by the ruler of a country.
- proclaim — to announce or declare in an official or formal manner: to proclaim war.
- enact — Make (a bill or other proposal) law.
- lay down — to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
Antonyms for ordain
verb ordain
- suggest — to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- veto — the power or right vested in one branch of a government to cancel or postpone the decisions, enactments, etc., of another branch, especially the right of a president, governor, or other chief executive to reject bills passed by the legislature.
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
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